Peter O’Mahony 'at peace' with retirement call

"I consider myself hugely lucky. I have worked hard, do you know what I mean? I have worked hard, I've put a lot into my career, personally and in lots of other ways, but I know I've been very lucky."

AT PEACE WITH RETIREMENT: Peter O'Mahony is at peace with his decision to retire. Pic: David Rogers/Getty Images

Throw an eye over the vast landscape of Peter O’Mahony’s career now, in the wake of the news that his playing days are coming to an end, and it’s all too easy to puff out the cheeks at the sheer majesty of it all and reason that this was always destined to happen.

The long goodbye will kick into gear on Saturday week when France come to town and O’Mahony, along with Cian Healy and Conor Murray, suits up for an Ireland game at the Aviva Stadium one last time as a member of the playing squad.